The Next Big Skin Care Trend: CC Creams

This is the trend that's about to dethrone the BB cream. Here's what you need to know about the new CC creams

Coverage When I finally got my hands on some CC creams and tested them out, the first thing I noticed was the amount of coverage they provide. While most BB creams fall midway between tinted moisturizers and foundations on the coverage spectrum, CC creams vary dramatically. Some, like the Olay Total Effects CC Tone Correcting UV Moisturizer, $21.50, are more like souped-up tinted primers to wear under your usual foundation. However, some of the CCs in Asia, like the Rachel K CC cream, will give you more coverage than a BB cream.

I use physicians formula color correcting mineral powder and a toner over the top like Better Botanicals Juniper Toner to make the power lay flat like a cream. A non-toxic alternative that won't clog your pores or make your bare skin look worse.

This was an informative post! I'm excited to try the CC creams but find it frustrating you can't get "free samples" anywhere, it seems. Since you're paying a good amount for the product, you would think the beauty and skin companies would be generous with samples.

i love bb creams im not too sure that cc cream will be all that great for me, they seem like they will clog my pores. I like that bb creams are lighter but ill give it a try anyways! ill probably be going for the olay cc cream